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==Administration==
*5% Dextrose in Water (D5W)
*Osmolality: 278 mOsm/L
*Dextrose (Glucose): 50 g/L (170 kcal/L)
*Contains no Sodium or chloride
==Adult Dosing==
*D5W supplies 170 kcal/L (50 g/L Dextrose) or roughly 510/kcal/day at 125 mL/h
*See [[Intravenous fluid therapy]]

==Pediatric Dosing==
*See [[Intravenous fluid therapy (peds)]]

==Special Populations==
===[[Drug pregnancy categories|Pregnancy Rating]]===
*

===Lactation risk===
*

===Renal Dosing===
*Adult:
*Pediatric:

===Hepatic Dosing===
*Adult:
*Pediatric:

==Contraindications==
*Allergy to class/drug

==Adverse Reactions==
===Serious===


===Common===


==Pharmacology==
*Half-life: 
*Metabolism: 
*Excretion:
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==Mechanism of Action==


==Comments==


==See Also==
*[[Intravenous fluid therapy]]
*[[Intravenous fluid therapy (peds)]]
*[[Critical care quick reference]]

==References==
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